Meaning & use

health

noun·Everyday

The overall condition of a person's body or mind, especially whether it is free from illness.

See it in a sentence

Regular exercise and good sleep both support long-term health and energy.

The doctor said her health had improved greatly since the surgery.

A note on using this word

"Health" can also describe the general condition of something non-physical, like "the health of the economy."

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

illness

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